IN Japan, ‘Hanami’ or ‘flower viewing’ is all about enjoying the fleeting beauty of blossom trees as they come into bloom. This spring, join in the UK’s own blossom celebration in the run up to the National Trust’s #BlossomWatch day on Saturday when the conservation charity is inviting you to share your own pictures of blossom on social media.
From March to May, National Trust gardens in Hampshire fill with displays of dainty cream and pink fruit and cherry blossom. In hedgerows, woods and on downland, blackthorn reveals sprays of tiny white flowers. Hawthorn closes the season with its highly scented clusters of white blossom.
Here’s where to spot blossom at National Trust places nearby. Scroll through our gallery to see beautiful blossom in bloom at Mottisfont, Stockbridge Down, The Vyne and Hinton Ampner.
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